鈃 (xíng) - Xing — an ancient type of vessel or & also a historical surname.

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xíng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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鈃 · xíng

Xing — an ancient type of vessel or drinking utensil;

also a historical surname.

Xing — an ancient type of vessel oralso a historical surname.

Usage highlights

Bronze xingWine vesselAncient utensilRitual vesselSurname Xing

Synonyms

  • 器— vessel, utensil
  • 觴— wine vessel, goblet

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • An ancient bronze xing vessel (鈃器).
  • The xing was used for wine in rituals (祭祀用鈃).
  • A rare surname in historical records (姓氏鈃).

Collocations

  • Bronze xing(銅鈃)
  • Wine vessel(酒鈃)
  • Ancient utensil(古鈃)
  • Ritual vessel(禮鈃)
  • Surname Xing(姓鈃)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The xing was a type of ancient Chinese bronze vessel used for holding wine or food during rituals.
  • It appears in classical texts describing ceremonial objects and their uses.
  • The character is extremely rare in modern usage, primarily of historical interest.

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